Skylar Lighten : Writing

Yearning for escape

Yearning for escape

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


So tell me you wanna runawayTo a place nobody knows meI’m sick in hereI need some new people in hereI know this place too muchTo appreciate it l..
Thoughts of a graduate

Thoughts of a graduate

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


I'm leaving student life behind in a month. For the first time, I'm terrified of the unknown.
I'm mad at the clock. And the calendar.

I'm mad at the clock. And the calendar.

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


Because yesterday was the best day of my life. Which makes today the worst day of my life. Because it’s what ended yesterday
The stillness of hidden truth

The stillness of hidden truth

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


We lie awake in different beds,Our compromises feeling so fake.In the stillness, love hangs by threads,Promises we vowed never to break.Silence fills ..
Poetic discovery of the self

Poetic discovery of the self

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


I write poetry to open up my mind for something more creativeIt's not a about being better, it's about discovering somethingDiscovering a new side of ..
White Wine Serenades

White Wine Serenades

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


She said I'm out of line,Yet her presence lingers in my mind.In dreams, she's still mine,Each sip of wine, a taste of love so fineShe dances through m..
See through your disguise

See through your disguise

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


Your eyes can't lie to me. Why did you try?
Lessons learned on the road

Lessons learned on the road

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


I listened to this man I met downtown. He told me wise words on life's journey.
Our Songs Echo in Familiar Places

Our Songs Echo in Familiar Places

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


So many songs and places remind me of you. And I miss you.
Thank you, Mom

Thank you, Mom

A Poem by Skylar Lighten


Short poem in appreciation of moms.

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